Hi

I'm a newby on here, so sorry for asking a question on my first day. Also, apologies if this is not in the right place on the forum.

A relative of mine has died recently and he had a 1983 Sierra Ghia Estate - 2 litre.
It isn't for sale and his wife isn't looking to sell it - certainly in the short term, but was wondering what it might be worth.

I haven't seen it for a long time, although it was still used until late last year. It is taxed and does have a current MOT.
No idea what condition it's in at the moment. The last time I saw it it was OK - not perfect but not tatty either. I assume it's still like that.
That's pretty vague I know, and I do realise that condition can make all the difference to prices, but wondered if anyone had an idea of a low and high price depending on condition.
No pictures at the moment and don't want to ask for any yet.
I guess these were pretty rare when new and can only assume that there aren't many around. Anyone have any info on numbers sold originally and how many are left. Most sites don't differentiate between saloon and estates.

What is the parts availability like on these old Fords? I am a triumph man (TR6) and know that most parts are available from a few dedicated places for those, but I've no idea what this model would be like.
I have had a lot of Fords in the past (probably more than any other make) and looking back now I wish I still had some of them!

Thanks in anticipation.

Roger

 

without pictures it's going to be very hard to give a realistic value on anything
condition is everything, even if it's scrap there will be parts on it that would make it have a certain value
if it's not breaking the rules your best bet would be to get onto facebook and look up a group called ford sierra appreciation club as there are a lot of people who restore cars there or use them as daily drivers and they would have a much better idea if your Ł1500 car is worth Ł1500 or if it's worth Ł1500

 

Thanks for the info. I'll take a look.
Pictures aren't going to be easy at the moment as we are at opposite ends of the country, but I'll try.

 

Are you sure it is a 1983 model as the 2.0 petrol engine versions did not come out until 1985.

 

I thought it was, but maybe I need to check.
I'll try to get some more information and clarify.

 

You are getting confused with the 2L injection which was introduced in 85, the 2L (i.e. Pinto) was available from the start, as were all the other Cortina options, which is all the Sierra is mechanically.

The 2.3 V6 (Ghia) was only available until 85 and the 1300 was (eventually) dropped in 86.

Martin

 

The 2.0 petrol was available from launch in 1982 mate

 

I did'nt realise it was the introduction of the 2.0 injection engine in 1985. Thanks for the info..
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Things have changed and my wife's Aunt has decided to sell the car, so I have now been tasked with selling the Sierra Ghia Estate.
I drove to pick it up on Tuesday and all went well.
It's on my drive now and I'll get some photos of it over the next couple of days.

 

Some photos of the car as it stands.

Twelve months+ MOT - until 31 March 2022 with no advisories.
2.0 litre with 5 speed gearbox (gearbox not original).
3 previous owners (although the last one is my wife's Aunt who registered it herself when her husband died - she never drove it).
Recently had four new tyres and new battery.
It has been looked after by the same local garage since at least 2007 with some invoices showing work done. I have some old MOTs.
Generally looks OK, with some minor scrapes and dings. A bit of rust on one of the back doors at the top near the window. Nothing major that I can see.
Interior looks tatty but original.
Tailgate doesn't stay open easily - possibly needs new struts.
Roof lining sagging at the back.
Mileage circa 64000 but not sure if that correct or whether it's been around the clock.
I drove it to my house a couple of days ago and it drove the 190 miles very well.

Any input as to what price sounds right would be much appreciated and if anyone is interested, please get in touch via PM.

Thanks
Roger

 

looks nice and orignal
needs some work but the main issue is rust, if there's any of on the body that means there's going to be more hiding underneath

 

Thanks.
No rust that I can see other than the little bit on the back door.
Any idea of a ballpark figure I should ask for it?
I really have no idea on Ford values - I'm a Triumph bloke!

 

if you have a price in mind pm me.... its only worth what someone is willing to pay tbh

 

Look on E-bay, autotrader etc to see if any similar ones are for sale and what people are asking for them. It would probably be a good car for someone but I doubt if it will fetch big money.

 

Edited - see below

 

Yes - done that. Only 4 Sierras on Autotrader. The closest is a 2.9 XRi 4x4 Estate for spares/repairs at Ł2100 - an none runner.
Similarly on eBay - mostly none runners.

 

BIG LEE - PM sent. Thanks

 

Join this group on Face Book

https://www.facebook.com/groups/217128698464709/

 

Thanks for that, but I think it's a closed group. What is it called and I'll try to search for it?

 

Ford Sierra Appreciation Club